BigGoose62

BigGoose62 has 4 years experience.

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1. UNCC CRNA Fall 2015

   BigGoose62 replied to StephaniKing's topic in SRNA

   PM me and I can answer some questions you may have. I will be attending CMC/UNCC starting this fall, and had my interview this last November.

2. MEN, dont come into nursing

   BigGoose62 replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in Men

   Male nurse here, and I completely disagree. I love this career, and can't see myself doing much else. I enjoy the responsibility and satisfaction of helping people. Every job has downsides, and maybe this one has too many for you. But I don't think y...

3. Would you like your job more if you were paid more?

   BigGoose62 replied to proud nurse's topic in General Nursing

   While most on here are saying the money wouldn't help, I'm going to disagree. I think a few more dollars/hr would make some of the crap seem more bearable. But I'm not burnt out yet or anything, and I'm young and eager to save up for a house and star...

4. What are you most vigilant about?

   BigGoose62 replied to lynns75's topic in General Nursing

   I'm a stickler for restraints. I've only been on the unit 15 months, but I've never had a self extubation...and don't plan on one anytime soon. I don't care if my pt is sedated, unresponsive, or fully cooperative. Bilat wrist restraints are in place,...

5. Curious...how many attempts did it take you to pass NCLEX?

   BigGoose62 replied to klone's topic in NCLEX

   one try, 75 questions. I was nervous when that last question came up, because I didn't want to have to stay any longer than that. But all was good in the end

6. From construction to nursing, has it been done?

   BigGoose62 replied to jerc47's topic in Men

   I did construction cleanup for many summers and during high school. I knew of two guys that made their way into nursing. This was way before I had ever considered entering the field myself, and I thought it must have been quite a switch for them. But...

7. What color are your scrubs?

   BigGoose62 replied to Iliauna's topic in Uniform/Gear

   Here in OK it seems like navy is the most common color, but one local hospital recently went with black. I have to say I like navy and would mostly wear navy scrubs regardless of a dress code.

8. Patients in Peds being a guy.

   BigGoose62 replied to Kidsrablast's topic in Men

   I would imagine it would depend on the staffing available, pt age, and how comfortable the pt and their family are with a particular gender nurse. I know in my peds clinicals there was a teenage boy that preferred male nurses, and that was accommodat...

9. Atheism in nursing

   BigGoose62 replied to pugmom79's topic in Spirituality

   We deal with all types...especially when it comes to families. I'd say you did everything fine. I wouldn't feel comfortable praying with a patient's family either.

10. Evolution and Nursing

    BigGoose62 replied to TheFowldogg's topic in Lounge

    There is plenty of evidence for evolution, but none for creation. I'm always baffled at the lack of skepticism in the nursing community, especially considering the amount of scientific knowledge and critical thinking skills we are supposed to possess...

11. What do you say if you don't pray?

    BigGoose62 replied to BusyBee91's topic in Spirituality

    My personal take...just be honest. Tell the patient you don't subscribe to their particular religion/beliefs. And it depends on what they're asking, too. If they want you to pray in front of them or with them, a polite decline or offer for a chaplain...

12. Did You Know You Wanted to Do Anesthesia Before...

    BigGoose62 replied to WhiffOfGas's topic in SRNA

    I found out about the profession while shadowing a nurse in an OR. Shadowing the nurse was supposed to help me decide if I wanted to pursue a career in nursing, but I spent the majority of the time talking with the CRNA...and that's what convinced me...

13. So how is Charlotte, NC?

    BigGoose62 replied to dnickers's topic in SRNA

    and1ccrn, I too am looking to attend the UNCC/CMC program starting fall 2015. I'm actually tidying up my application now. Would you be willing to talk about the program via PM/email?